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Watke Family History

Watke Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wake, Watne, Waltke, Walke, Wanke, Ratke, Hatke, Pate, Paske, Lake

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Where is the Watke family from?

You can see how Watke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Watke families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Watke's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Watke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Watke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Watke. 100% of Watke men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Watke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Watke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 127 immigration records available for the last name Watke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Watke. For the veterans among your Watke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Watke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Watke in 1965 was 83, and 78 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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